Dairy and road projects boost Tillamook and Hood River regions
Tillamook County reports 3.5 million pounds of cheese sold for 660000 with Boot summary Dairy industry output spans 30 factories yielding over 2.4 million pounds under the Tillamook County Creamery Association. A Hood River rally with Governor West and financier Benson plans to start the Columbia River highway project, with a 10000000 gift and local taxes supporting Shellrock Mountain access.
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Tillamook
Tillamook Dairy
Nestucea
Tillamook County Creamery Association
F. W. Christensen
Hood River
West
Coovert
Portland
Benson
Hood River County
Multnomah
Shelluck Mountain
Men With Means Coming to Portland for 46 Day Fare
Railroad reports from St Paul and Omaha indicate a large flow of opportunity seekers to Portland during the 46 day low fare period, with many men of means seeking farms or investment opportunities. Governor West plans a secretly appointed State Textbook commission to operate without public scrutiny until January 1, avoiding publicity and disruption by book agents.
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Portland
A. D. Charlton
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
William McMurray
Omaha
Salem
Klamath Falls Girls Form Walking Club
Klamath Falls senior and junior high girls create a walking club to study nature and learn the environs of the city. Miss Bessie Applegate is overseer with a three member council arranging walks and itineraries. Afternoons will host the journeys.
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Klamath Falls
Bessie Applegate
Marjorie McClure
Inez Elliott
Hazel Manning
Oil Prospect Bright Near Bandon by Miocene Oil
Driller Mr. Smith expects a strong oil strike soon at the Miocene Oil and Gas well near Bandon. The well sits at 2,360 feet and may reach 3,000 feet if oil is not found earlier, with all parties confident of a large flow within about 100 feet.
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Bandon
Miocene Oil & Gas Company
Smith
Albany to Build $20,000 Library With Carnegie Gift
Albany will receive 12500 from Andrew Carnegie to build a $20000 library this summer. Mrs E Young donated the site and offers 2500 more if equal amount is raised, with hopes for additional gifts to reach 7500 toward the project.
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Albany
Andrew Carnegie
E. Young
Carnegie
State Aims to Seize $200000 Equity in Oregon City Locks
Communications between Attorney General Crawford and Governor West show the state seeks to collect 200000 dollars of its 300000 appropriation for the Oregon City locks. The Supreme Court option suggested an equity of 200000 upon disposal, but sale to the United States may negate collection as funds go to the school fund instead.
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Salem
Oregon City
Crawford
Governor West
State Board of Canal Commissioners
State Supreme Court
United States
Land sales net over 150000 in Eugene area deals
Three land transactions totaling more than 150000 were completed near Eugene. T J Ryan of Portland bought the Fox farm of 112 acres six miles north of Eugene for 14000. Eugene and Great Western Land Co bought parcels from H B Friendly L S Logan and Edward Bailey along the Eugene Junction City corridor, aggregating about 1000 acres for over 100000. Hans T Christianson sold 1071 acres south of Eugene to R L Edwards, a Southern Pacific agent, with another 186 acre Siuslaw tract priced at 38500. The land will be subdivided and a 40 acre demonstration farm run with Oregon Agricultural College supervision.
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Eugene
T. J. Ryan
Portland
Eugene & Great Western Land Company
H. Friendly
Logan
Edward Bailey
Junction City
Oregon Agricultural College
Mr Ryan
Hans T. Christianson
R. L. Edwards
Southern Pacific
Siuslaw
Wool rate inquiry gains fast track for producers
Salem officials push to expedite wool rate cases to benefit producers this year. Oregon prices rely on Boston figures minus shrinkage and freight, making the freight rate a key factor for growers. The Interstate Commerce Commission reportedly works diligently on the issue. In Eugene, Portland, Eugene & Eastern Ry seeks county road permits to build an electric line along West Eleventh street and the river road to Santa Clara, promising side tracks during construction.
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Salem
Atchison
Railroad Commission
Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grant
Eugene
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Eleventh
Santa Clara
Electric Company
Civic improvement drive to involve Marshfield students
Marshfield launches a beautification campaign led by the Progress Club at the suggestion of the superintendent of schools. The plan calls for city beautification work to be carried out largely by school children under club guidance.
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Marshfield
Progress Club
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OUR Grocery
Independence
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